Nice report nige. I thought you may have written us a poem this week. Ok, maybe next time! I had a chat with rich d today and we are both really impressed with the enthusiasm of the paddlers and the direction the club is going at the moment.
On a personal level I really enjoyed standing on the bank chatting about features , lines, paddle strokes etc. I hope it made sense guys. I must stress that this is only my opinion on how to do stuff. Ive never been coached on whitewater apart from my first half dozen paddles.
Ricki impressed me with his desire to get into different eddies and challenge himself. Dave impressed me with his improving body position and increasing stroke rate. Paul impressed me with his increased understanding of river markers and key strokes and body position. Loz impressed me with his whitewater rolls.
The guys started being critical of themselves and new when they had done something wrong or right. That means the coach is no longer needed, and thats the aim.
Keep challenging yourselves.
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